Overview
Established in 1867, the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (National University of Colombia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. This institution also has branch campuses in Medellín, Manizales, Palmira, Arauca, Leticia and San Andrés Islas. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 156-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Colombian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad Nacional de Colombia  |
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| Name (English) | National University of Colombia |
| Acronym | UNAL |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Inter Aulas Academia quaere verum Search for the truth in the academy classrooms |
| Colours | Green, blue, red, yellow and brown |
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University Location
| Address | Carrera 45 No. 26-85 Bogotá Bogota Colombia |
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+57 (1) 316 5469 |
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+57 (1) 3165297 |
| Other locations | Medellín, Manizales, Palmira, Arauca, Leticia and San Andrés Islas |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Nacional de Colombia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia's Facebook page
Universidad Nacional de Colombia's X (formerly Twitter) page
Universidad Nacional de Colombia's YouTube channel
Universidad Nacional de Colombia's Instagram page
Universidad Nacional de Colombia's main LinkedIn profile
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